New Delhi, June 7 -- Former opener Matthew Hayden has advocated for Australia's success over South Africa in the World Test Championship final, which is scheduled to begin on Wednesday at the iconic Lord's.

Australia stands on the cusp of scripting another milestone. If the Baggy Greens trounce the Proteas, they will become the first team to defend the WTC mace successfully. For Hayden, experience stands as one factor that could be the "key" in dictating the outcome of the final, a factor Australia excels in.

"It's a great dynamic position to have, coming into just one test, and that's why I think experience is really key. Guys, knowing each other's games really well, knowing the venue well, you know, sort of almost getting back into th...